2000 Honda NT650V Deauville
Summary:
Ticks all the boxes for me
General Comments:
A good competent bike.
Basic, straightforward, easy to ride.
More than adequate power.
Brakes well, pulls and handles well.
Comfortable upright position.
Easy affordable servicing.
Will sit all day long on motorway or demanding twisty roads (not for off roading).
Let the bampots scream past on their superbikes scaring motorists, this bike for me is for pleasure (although still capable of a good turn of speed).
Try one, you will be surprised.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th October, 2017
11th Apr 2009, 07:28
I am sorry to hear you weren't pleased with your Deuville. I like Honda in some respects because of the things they have achieved, but can honestly say I am not enthusiastic about Honda. I am more a Kawasaki man. I have had many motorbikes, especially as restoration projects and a lot have been Hondas and Kawasakis as well as a few Yamahas. The problems I have had with the Hondas, I haven't had with the Kawasakis.
In the mid eighties, Honda began exporting a lot of their production abroad, to the likes of Brazil initially. They now have production lines in India, Thailand etc. The early Hondas were made in Japan. I was thinking about buying a new Honda CBF125 to replace my aging CG125BR, but soon changed my mind when I found out it is made in India. Honda have always been so proud to announce they make motorbikes that are of high quality, reliable and more innovative than their rivals. I wouldn't totally agree. I have a 1990 CG125BR at present and my very first bike was a Kawasaki KH125. By god, I miss the KH125. I am disappointed in Honda. Even a lot of their early bikes had terrible engine problems. A shame.